Leadership Fauquier

What Leadership Fauquier does

Leadership Fauquier is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 47-2216232) that runs a signature 9-month community leadership development program for professionals in Fauquier County, Virginia. Founded in 2015 with its inaugural cohort graduating in 2016, the organization has run 10+ cohorts through 2026 under successive class themes (L.O.F.T., 19 Strong, Vision 2020, Reset 22, The KNIGHTS). The program admits applicants who have lived or worked in Fauquier County for at least one year, charges a $75 non-refundable application fee and $1,650 tuition, and is delivered through a two-day September retreat followed by monthly full-day sessions (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., October through June) covering government, education, health, public safety, culture, recreation, and natural resources using the Community Capitals Model. Core outputs include alumni outcomes (92.6% give back to the community, 98% develop valuable relationships, 100% improved understanding of local resources) and annual class projects (Community Benefit Matrix, Magisterial Districts asset inventory, pollution awareness, affordable housing research).\n\nThe organization has no proprietary technology platform; delivery is in-person and community-based. Revenue is generated from four streams: participant tuition ($1,650), tiered corporate sponsorships ranging from $600 (Meal Sponsor) to $3,500 (Premier Mission Sponsor), tax-deductible donations, and a small print-on-demand merchandise operation via Printful. The customer base spans cross-sector cohorts (business, government, nonprofit, education) and a sponsor roster of local institutions including Smith-Midland Corporation, Piedmont Environmental Council, PATH Foundation (which also provides office space), Fauquier Health, Meridian Financial Partners, NOVEC, and others. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors led by President Liz Witt-Lee, with Nathan S. Gilbert as Chairman, and is managed day-to-day by Executive Director Stephanie Hanson; total staff is 1-10. Headquarters are at 321 Walker Drive, Suite 203, Warrenton, VA, within the PATH Foundation Resource Center.

Name

Leadership Fauquier

Legal name

Leadership Fauquier

Website

https://leadershipfauquier.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leadership Fauquier is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Warrenton, Virginia, that runs a 9-month cross-sector community leadership development program for Fauquier County professionals, funded by participant tuition, tiered corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civic Leadership Development Training

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Civic, Citizenship & Community Engagement Education (EDAAAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB)

Keywords

• Community leadership development
• Civic engagement training
• Professional development program
• Nonprofit education services
• Cohort leadership program

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Tuition: Primary revenue stream from cohort participant tuition. Participants pay $1,650 tuition to attend the 9-month signature leadership program.
2. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers: Premier Mission Sponsor ($3,500), Program Partners ($1,500), and Program Day Meal Sponsor ($600). Sponsors receive logo placement, social media recognition, website visibility, and event invitations.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and organizations supporting the community leadership development mission. Registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 47-2216232.
4. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of $75 charged to program applicants.
5. Merchandise Sales: Online swag shop featuring apparel, accessories, and keepsakes for alumni, participants, and community champions. Print-on-demand items including shirts, hoodies, drinkware, totes, and more. Proceeds support nonprofit programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leadership Fauquier operates a 9-month signature community leadership development cohort program serving Fauquier County, Virginia. Participants attend a two-day opening retreat in September and monthly full-day program days from October through June, learning about local government, education, health, public safety, culture, recreation, and natural resources through a Community Capitals Model curriculum. The program is delivered to paying participants ($1,650 tuition plus $75 application fee) and supported by corporate sponsorships and tax-deductible donations.

Product overview

Leadership Fauquier is a community leadership development nonprofit offering a single unified program — the 9-month Leadership Fauquier Signature Program. The program brings together professionals from business, government, nonprofit, and education sectors for monthly program days and a two-day opening retreat, teaching participants about Fauquier County's community systems through a community capital model. The organization also operates an alumni network, a swag shop via Printful, and accepts donations through PayPal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Leadership Fauquier Signature Program A 9-month community leadership development cohort program for Fauquier County professionals that combines a two-day September retreat with monthly full-day program days (October–June) to teach participants about government, education, health, public safety, culture, recreation, and natural resources through a Community Capitals Model curriculum. Intended for established and emerging community leaders who live or work in Fauquier County for at least one year.
• Corporate Sponsorship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.6% of alumni gave back time, treasure, and/or talent to Fauquier County in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting sponsor, core sponsor and core partner.

• Superior Paving Corpsupporting sponsorOthersSponsor of Leadership Fauquier with logo displayed on website sponsor page and program day signage. Represents the local business community's commitment to developing community leadership.
• RAM Restorationsupporting sponsorOthersSponsor of Leadership Fauquier with logo displayed on website sponsor page and program day signage.
• NOVECsupporting sponsorOthersNorthern Virginia Electric Cooperative sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor page and program day signage.
• Country Chevroletsupporting sponsorOthersLocal automotive dealership sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor page and program day signage.
• Oak View National Banksupporting sponsorOthersLocal bank sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor page. Board member Margie Markham serves as President.
• Mark B. Williams & Associatessupporting sponsorOthersProfessional services firm sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor page and program day signage.
• Piedmont Fine Propertiessupporting sponsorOthersReal estate firm sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor page. Multiple alumni from the firm participate in the program.
• Smith-Midland Corporationcore sponsorOthersManufacturer and ongoing sponsor since program inception (2016). Founded by David G. Smith in 1960. Matthew Smith represents the company and testifies to the value of great community leaders.
• Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time sponsor and program day host. John McCarthy serves as Senior Adviser & Director of Strategic Partnerships. The PEC values Leadership Fauquier's 'whole community' thinking and cross-sector engagement approach.
• PATH Foundationcore partnerOthersProvides office space at the PATH Foundation Resource Center (321 Walker Drive, Suite 203, Warrenton, VA). Sponsor with logo displayed on website.
• Fauquier Healthcore sponsorOthersHealthcare system sponsor with logo displayed on website. CEO Rebecca Segal presents on servant leadership. Multiple alumni work at Fauquier Health.
• Hottle Insurancesupporting sponsorOthersLocal insurance agency sponsor with logo displayed on website sponsor page and program day signage.
• Meridian Financial Partnerscore sponsorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services firm that is an ongoing sponsor with logo displayed on website. Multiple alumni including Nathan Gilbert (Founding Partner, 2017 Cohort), Liz Witt-Lee (President, Board President), and Sarah Yakel (Managing Partner) are deeply involved.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Leadership Columbus: Central Ohio leadership development program that convenes cohorts of professionals across sectors for community immersion. Directly mirrors Leadership Fauquier's cross-sector cohort design.
• Leadership Arlington: Arlington, Virginia-based leadership program with a yearlong cohort curriculum focused on community awareness and civic engagement, structurally similar to Leadership Fauquier's nine-month signature program.
• Leadership Louisville Center: One of the oldest community leadership programs in the U.S., offering cohort-based civic education in the Louisville region. Highly comparable to Leadership Fauquier in terms of cohort-based, tuition-funded model.
• Leadership Fairfax: Long-running Northern Virginia leadership program offering cohort-based civic education for emerging and established leaders, directly comparable in format and target audience to Leadership Fauquier.
• Leadership Charlottesville: Community leadership development program serving the greater Charlottesville, Virginia area with a multi-month cohort model, similar in structure, mission, and tuition-based delivery to Leadership Fauquier.

Regional players

• Fauquier County Chamber of Commerce: Local business association that occasionally runs leadership and networking programs for the Fauquier business community. Adjacent to Leadership Fauquier's offering and shares the same sponsor pool.

Broad incumbents

• Points of Light Foundation: National nonprofit dedicated to volunteer service and civic engagement. Operates a broader portfolio of leadership development and community programs that overlap with Leadership Fauquier's mission.
• Aspen Institute Citizens & Community Leaders Programs: National organization running civic leadership seminars and fellowships that convene cross-sector leaders. Comparable to Leadership Fauquier's cohort-based civic learning model but operating at a much larger scale.
• Junior League: National nonprofit with local chapters that develop women leaders through community service and training programs. Shares Leadership Fauquier's mission of building civic leadership capacity at the local level.

Others

• PATH Foundation: Warrenton-based community foundation that provides Leadership Fauquier's office space and financial support. Functionally a peer in the Fauquier civic ecosystem and could be considered a funder/incubator rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LeadershipFauquier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/leadership-fauquier-967033a9
• Instagraminstagram.com/fauquierleadership
• Xx.com/LeadershipFQ

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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